Horai Junmai Daiginjo Irootoko
蓬莱 純米大吟醸 色おとこ
Horai Junmai Daiginjo Irootoko is a Junmai Daiginjo sake from Watanabe Shuzoten in Gifu Prefecture (Yamada Nishiki, polished to 45 %, 16 % ABV). Crisp finish, fruity and fresh; slightly sweet and light-bodied. From ¥2,132 per 720 ml (as of 30 Sep 2026).
What does it taste like?
Dry ↔ sweet：slightly sweet · Light ↔ rich：light-bodied · Aroma：pronounced · Umami：moderate · Acidity：moderate
Flavour words
- crisp finish
- fruity
- fresh
- sweet
- floral
How to drink it
chilled
Taste is estimated from shop and brewery descriptions and the specs. How our numbers work
Specs
| Type | Junmai Daiginjo |
|---|---|
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki |
| Polishing ratio | 45% |
| SMV (nihonshu-do) | +3 |
| Acidity | 1.3 |
| Alcohol | 16 % |
| Sizes | 720 ml, 180 ml and 1800 ml |
| Location | Gifu Prefecture |
| Maker | Watanabe Shuzoten |
What food goes with it?
Foods that match Horai Junmai Daiginjo Irootoko (a guide from KIKI’s pairing rules):
- Cheese
- White fish
- Shellfish
- Sashimi & sushi
- Sweets
- Salt
- Citrus & vinegar
How much does it cost?
The lowest price is ¥2,132 per 720 ml, the median ¥2,581 (22 shops with stock, as of 30 Sep 2026).
| Shop | Contents | Price | Per 720 ml | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| お酒のちゃがたパーク Yahoo!店Yahoo! Shopping | 1800 ml | ¥5,330 | ¥2,132 | extra | View shop |
Brewery’s list price
720 ml ¥2,728, 180 ml ¥765, 1800 ml ¥5,335 (brewery website). The lowest price per 720 ml is 1.0 × the list price.
21 more shops and the price history are in the KIKI app.
Links marked “PR” are affiliate links. KIKI does not sell alcohol. Shops may change their prices.
Is it good value?
The value score (price against ratings) is in the KIKI app. How our numbers work
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